Mathematics - Dual-Subject Bachelor
Mathematics is a science of patterns that allows us to gain new insights through logical conclusions. It promotes the ability to solve problems and helps us to understand the world around us by providing a language with which everyday situations can be described and processed in a model-like manner. Mathematics thus provides a basis for various disciplines such as computer science and natural sciences.
In the dual-subject Bachelor, you study two core subjects or combine a major subject with a minor subject. Mathematics is offered as a major, core and minor subject. Please note the valid subject combinations.
If you wish to work as a secondary school teacher, you must follow your Bachelor's degree with the Master of Secondary Education (Gymnasium). You can find all information on the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs under Mathematics - Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium).
Mathematics is a science of patterns that allows us to gain new insights through logical conclusions. It promotes the ability to solve problems and helps us to understand the world around us by providing a language with which everyday situations can be described and processed in a model-like manner. Mathematics thus provides a basis for various disciplines such as computer science and the natural sciences.
At Osnabrück University, the disciplines of mathematics and computer science are closely interlinked. A solid basic education enables students to solve practical problems using scientific and computer science methods as quickly as possible. Students also have the opportunity to participate in mathematics didactic research and development projects at an early stage - a special feature of education at Osnabrück University.
Mathematicians can pursue a wide range of careers, as their methodological qualifications allow them to work in many areas.
If you wish to work as a secondary school teacher, you must follow your Bachelor's degree with a Master of Secondary Education (Gymnasium). You can find all information on the Bachelor's and Master's degree courses leading to a Teacher Education under Mathematics - Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium).
The subject Geography/Earth Studies is offered as part of the dual-subject Bachelor's program as a major, core and minor subject and must be combined with another subject. Here you will find an overview of the valid subject combinations.
During your studies, you will not only focus on your two chosen subjects, but also supplement them with content from interdisciplinary professional skills development. Depending on whether you are aiming for a Master's degree in teaching, a specialist Master's degree or immediate employment after completing your Bachelor's degree, a different profile will apply to you.
Major subject - 84 Credit Points (CP)
| Sem. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamentals of Algebra (Bachelor) - 18 CP | Fundamentals of Analysis (Bachelor) - 18 CP | Minor subject - 42 CP | Professional skills development area / Internships - 16/14 CP1 |
| 2 | ||||
| 3 | Probability theory - 9 CP2 | Introduction to algorithms and data structures - 9 CP | ||
| 4 | Numerical Mathematics - 9 CP | Seminar Mathematics (Bachelor) - 3 CP | ||
| 5 | Compulsory elective area (Bachelor) - 18 CP | |||
| 6 | Bachelor's thesis - 12 CP The Bachelor's thesis can only be written in the major subject |
1 Thenumber of points depends on the study objective (details in the course-specific examination regulations).
2 If the student plans to continue their studies in a Master's degree program Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium) or the Bachelor's degree as a professional qualification, the module can be replaced by the module Introduction to Stochastics for Computer Scientists.
Color codes:
| Mathematics | Compulsory elective area Mathematics | Computer science |
Core subject - 63 Credit Points (CP)
| Sem. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamentals of Algebra (Bachelor) – 18 CP | Fundamentals of Analysis (Bachelor) – 18 CP | 2nd core subject – 63 CP | Professional skills development area / Practicals – 16/14 CP1 |
| 2 | ||||
| 3 | Probability theory – 9 CP2 | Introduction to algorithms and data structures – 9 CP | ||
| 4 | Compulsory elective area – 9 CP | |||
| 5 | ||||
| 6 | Bachelor's thesis – 12 CP The Bachelor's thesis can be written in the 1st or 2nd core subject. | |||
1 Thenumber of points depends on the study objective (details in the course-specific examination regulations).
2 If the student plans to continue their studies in a Master's degree program Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium) or the Bachelor's degree as a professional qualification, the module can be replaced by the module Introduction to Stochastics for Computer Scientists.
Color codes:
| Mathematics | Compulsory elective area Mathematics | Computer science |
General information about university admissions may be accessed at Admission Requirements. The German Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Abitur) entitles students to commence a first degree qualification at Osnabrück University. The term “first degree qualification” refers to a period of study that culminates in a student’s first professionally-relevant university degree (Bachelor’s degree or First Legal State Examination). Information about the conditions that apply for people seeking to embark on an undergraduate degree without the higher education entrance qualification may be found at Studying without an Abitur.
Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of German Language Proficiency.
This program is not subject to admission restrictions.
All information pertaining to the application process may be found at Application, Admission and Enrollment.
German and international applicants with German certification can enroll directly for this subject that does not have admission restrictions. You can find all information on enrollment and the enrollment deadline for the desired semester under Bachelor's Degree Programs (two Subjects) - open admission.
Important: If one of the subjects in your chosen subject combination has admission restrictions and you are therefore obliged to submit an application for it, you must also enroll for the subject that does not have admission restrictions within the Application Deadline for the subject that does have admission restrictions!
Please note: different application conditions and deadlines may apply for Applicants with Non-German Certification!
The examination regulations do not prescribe an obligatory period of study abroad. However, a number of Options for Studying Abroad are available to you within a range of exchange programs. The International Office will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Studying at Osnabrück University means you will be subject to semester fees. Depending on how much of your study credit (standard period of study plus tolerance semester) you have used up, you may also have to pay long-term study fees. Additional information on this topic may be found at How Much does Studying Cost?
Our Central Study Counseling Service will be happy to provide you with all the information you need about studying, admission requirements and the structure of your chosen program.
Each department’s Departmental Study Counselling Service will answer any questions you might have about the content of individual programs.
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If you are interested in a Master's degree course at Osnabrück University, please take note of its regulations on access, in which the respective admission requirements are regulated.
In addition to the consecutive degree programs listed below, it may be worth considering other Master's degree programs and checking whether you can be admitted. You will usually receive appropriate advice from the departmental study counseling service or the course coordinators.
This degree program has been accredited by the German Accreditation Council.